Planting trees on farmland has lots of benefits for a healthy eco-system. A healthy eco-system relies on a harmonious natural environment. This means a diversity of plants, insects and wildlife,… Read more »
Slugs, snails and insects such as aphids, have just one thing on their minds, and that’s eating the fruit and vegetable crops you are spending your time and energy to… Read more »
Alder Tree (Alnus glutinosa) An Alder tree is a member of the Birch tree family. This deciduous tree grows quickly to a height of approximately 25 feet, and is fairly short… Read more »
Living off the land, starting a smallholding, being at one with the rhythms of nature… it all feels like a bit of a dream for most. An aspiration that allows… Read more »
It’s that time of year again, and what better way to make the most of summer than to spend a few nights under canvas with your family. Camping with kids… Read more »
Ever wondered how you can use crab apples to make crab apple jam? Crap apples are a common sight in woodland, country lanes and hedgerows, and it is an under-utilised… Read more »
We’ve all done it. Filled a pot with compost, grown a seed or planted a plant – all with the best intentions. Then a few weeks later, you notice that… Read more »
Hay-fever sufferers know just how itchy and miserable summertime can sometimes be, and for children it can be hard to resist eye rubbing. Helping children with hay-fever is really important,… Read more »
Bug hotels, insect houses or creepy crawly mansions. Whatever you call them, there are loads of benefits of having one in your garden. Not only do they look like an… Read more »
Goat cheese is creamy and delicious in taste, plus there’s nothing more satisfying than eating cheese that you have produced from scratch. Cheese making can sometimes be a time consuming… Read more »